Hassan Rouhani

ANALYSIS: How Iran is preparing for the annihilation of Israel

The Iranians no longer hide what is their plan for the Middle East and Israel in particular.

EU condemns Iran's call for Israel's destruction

Day after Iran's president calls Jewish state 'cancerous tumor' and 'fake regime' European Union says comments 'totally unacceptable'.

Austrian Chancellor condemns Rouhani's remarks on Israel

"Questioning Israel's right to exist is absolutely unacceptable," says Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz.

Rouhani: Israel a cancerous tumor

Iranian president calls for Islamic nations to unite and destroy Israel. Netanyahu blasts Rouhani's 'hate speech'.

Rouhani: The US will be defeated

Iranian President says US has chosen the wrong path in reimposing sanctions on his country.

Iranian President: US sanctions have had no effect

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani downplays latest US sanctions, claims Washington had already practically reimposed them earlier.

Rouhani admits: We might face difficulties

Iranian President warns citizens they may face more difficulties as US sanctions go into effect.

Iran claims Rouhani's mobile phone was tapped

Iranian officials say President Hassan Rouhani’s mobile phone was tapped. No further details provided.

Rouhani blames 'protection of America' for Saudi's death

Iranian President says murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi would have been unthinkable "without US backing."

Rouhani: Trump administration the most hostile in 40 years

Iranian President accuses US of seeking regime change in Iran.

Rouhani: US is isolated, it will rejoin the nuclear deal

Iranian President predicts the United States will eventually rejoin 2015 nuclear deal.

Danon: Iran's actions spread terror

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN fires back after Iranian President says nuclear Israel is a threat to world peace.

Rouhani: 'Nuclear Israel the greatest threat to world peace'

Iranian president addresses UN General Assembly. 'No country can be forced to the negotiating table. There's no better way than dialogue.'

Haley rejects Iran's claims that US is behind shooting attack

US ambassador to the UN dismisses Iran’s claims that the United States and its Gulf allies were to blame for attack on military parade.

Rouhani: US and Israel won't reach their goals in Syria

Iranian President says America and Israel will not reach their goals by arming militants in Syria.

Iranian MPs call to put Rouhani on trial

Iran's parliament rejects President Rouhani's explanations of dire economic situation in wake of renewed US sanctions.

Rouhani admits: People losing faith in Iranian government

Iran's president summoned for first time to parliament, says US sanctions causing 'economic problems', but remains defiant.

Rouhani: We expect Europe to save nuclear deal

Iranian President tells French counterpart Iran wants Europe to give it guarantees in order to save 2015 nuclear deal.

Iranian parliament sacks economics minister

Parliament votes out top economic official as currency plunges.

Iran unveils domestic fighter jet

President Hassan Rouhani insists Tehran's military strength is meant to deter enemies and create "lasting peace".

Putin meets Iranian president

Russian, Iranian presidents meet on sidelines of Caspian Summit, praise their work to ensure Assad's victory in Syria.

Rouhani aide: No reason for talks with Trump

Aide to Iranian President says he doesn't see "any reason" for talks between Trump and Rouhani at the UN General Assembly.

Iran's economic collapse: 'People selling their kidneys'

Iran expert says ordinary Iranians already suffering greatly under current regime even before new sanctions.

Rouhani: Trump call for talks is 'psychological warfare'

Iranian President dismisses Washington's call for new nuclear negotiations at the same time as it reimposes sanctions on his country.

Rouhani adviser to Trump: Come back to the nuclear deal

Adviser to Iranian President says Trump should return to nuclear deal if he wants to talk with Iranian leaders.

'Ready to meet Iranian president unconditionally'

US President Donald Trump says he will be willing to meet any senior Iranian official if the Tehran government is interested.

Netanyahu praises Trump for 'changing equation' with Iran

“It is good to see the United States change this unacceptable equation with the Iranian regime," Netanyahu said at his Cabinet meeting.

Trump to Iran: Never, ever threaten the US again

US Pres. Trump slams Iranian Pres. Rouhani's 'demented' words, promises 'consequences' if Iran threatens the US again.

Rouhani warns Trump: Beware the 'mother of all wars'

Iranian President warns United States not to "play with the lion's tail".

Iran: We refused direct talks with Trump

Senior Iranian official says Iranian Pres. Rouhani refused several invitations to speak directly with US Pres. Trump.

Rouhani: Europe's proposals aren't good enough

Iranian President tells Macron and Merkel Europe’s proposed economic measures to offset U.S. pullout from nuclear are disappointing.

Austrian Chancellor denounces calls for Israel's destruction

Austrian Chancellor says during meeting with Iranian President that calling for Israel’s destruction is “absolutely unacceptable”.

Rouhani: Trump's sanctions a 'crime and aggression'

Iranian President blasts Trump over sanctions against Iran, threatens to stop cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog.

Rouhani: We'll respect deal if interests are preserved

Visiting Switzerland, Iranian President says Iran will respect nuclear deal with world powers as long as its interests are preserved.

Rouhani: We will never surrender to American pressure

Iranian President says the Iranian people will not give in to U.S. pressure as Iran faces economic sanctions.

Rouhani: We'll leave nuclear deal if we can't benefit from it

Iranian President speaks to French counterpart, says it's impossible for Tehran to stay in the nuclear deal if it cannot benefit from it.

Rouhani: Israel can never feel safe

Iranian President says Israel “can never feel safe” because it is “oppressing the Palestinian nation”.

Rouhani calls for mass protests on 'Al-Quds Day'

Iranian President calls on Iranians to protest against "usurper Zionist Regime" on annual day of protests.

Public broadcaster compares Chief Rabbi to Iranian President

Segment run by Israeli public broadcaster asks children to determine who, from pictures of Chief Rabbi and Iranian President, is Iranian?

Rouhani: We don't want new tensions in the region

After Israeli strike on Iranian targets in Syria, Iranian President claims his country seeks to reduce tension in the region.

Rouhani: Europe has a 'limited opportunity' to preserve deal

Iranian President tells French counterpart that Europe must act quickly to preserve the nuclear deal with Tehran.

Rouhani slams Trump decision to scrap JCPOA

'We must wait for the decisions of the five major countries regarding Trump's decision.'

Iran: Trump's decision may create 'problems' for us

Iranian president admits Trump's decision regarding restoration of sanctions could create 'problems' for Iran, but vows to overcome them.

Rouhani: Iran deal could survive without U.S.

Iranian President suggests 2015 nuclear deal could remain in place if its European signatories provide Iran with guarantees.

Rouhani criticizes ban on Telegram

Iranian President says ban imposed on popular messaging app is “the opposite of democracy”.

Rouhani warns US:

Exiting nuclear agreement: 'Historic regret'

Iran continues efforts to prevent US from leaving nuclear agreement, but claims it is prepared to deal with any Trump decision.

Rouhani: Nuclear deal is not negotiable

Iranian President tells French counterpart the nuclear deal is not negotiable in any way.

Rouhani lashes out at 'tower builder' Trump

Iranian President rules out any changes or additions to 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran: US will 'regret it' if they violate the deal

Rouhani says Iran 'more ready than US thinks,' warns US will see results of canceling deal 'in less than a week.'

Netanyahu returns fire

PM responds to Iranian president's accusations Israel, US support terrorism in Syria. 'Iranian terrorist octopus accuses Israel of terror.'

Rouhani: We'll adhere to nuclear deal

Iranian President says his country will adhere to commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal: Haggling with it is ridiculous.

Indian PM hosts Iran's Rouhani

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani meets Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who says ties have strengthened under Rouhani.

Rouhani: U.S.-Israel plots to create 'chaos' have failed

Iranian President claims U.S. and Israel sought to create tension in the region but failed thanks to Iran.

Hezbollah: This is the beginning of a new era

Hezbollah hails Syrian air defenses for downing Israel F16I fighter jet.

Rouhani: Nuclear deal will not be renegotiated

Iran’s President stresses his country will not renegotiate the nuclear deal nor will it discuss its ballistic missile program.

Rouhani declares 'victory' over Trump

After Trump extends waiver on Iran nuclear sanctions, Iranian President proclaims: 'US administration has failed to undermine nuclear deal.'

The Obama Riots

French Foreign Minister postpones Iran trip

French President Emmanuel Macron urges Iranian counterpart to show restraint, as Foreign Minister postpones schedule trip to Tehran.

Iran death toll rises as protesters attack police station

9 more killed as popular uprising against Iranian government continues, with rioters attacking army bases and police stations.

'Israel and Iran will be friends again once regime falls'

Israeli Prime Minister says claims that Israel is behind unrest in Iran are 'laughable', praises protesters.